Our immediate families and a couple of close friends were able to make it to meet Matthew. We all passed around the little guy and I got to cuddle with him all night. We said goodbye, until heaven, at noon today. Thankful our precious little moosh (he was really squishy) has a brand new body in heaven!
More about Matthew, including pictures, are yet to come, but here's a little pre- and post- birth for you! Not the greatest pictures, I know, but it's all I have right now!
Minutes before we left for the hospital...
Matthew and I right after he was born....most precious moment.
He and his mama are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove you all! Liz, you look amazing right before leaving for the hospital when I know you couldn't have had much rest the days before. We're rejoicing for Matthew's perfect heavenly life now, and our hearts are breaking with yours. Congratulations on your beautiful boy.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I have always considered you as one of the most beautiful women I know. As I have read your past couple of posts I can't help but sob over the heart ache and struggles you have felt. I am so proud of you and and continue to be amazed at the beauty that lays inside of you! Your little boy has beat us to see Jesus where he is being held and cherished. Praise the Lord for the hope we have in him and for his great strength! I love you! No matter the outcome Liz Satan will not conquer! Jesus has defeated him already!
ReplyDeleteOh Liz. My heart is just breaking for you. I saw your post on facebook and for the last hour I have just been reading about your pregnancy and your sweet little boy's arrival. It brought back so many thoughts of losing Emma, and all I want to do is give you the biggest hug! Your faith in God and trusting in his promises will bring you through, yet I know this journey has not been easy, nor will it continue to be.
ReplyDeleteHold true to the promise in the healing of your sweet boy in heaven and that he is running around the streets of gold and sitting with Jesus. And, I can only pray that my sweet girl was there to greet him (after Jesus of course!)
I am praying for you so much Liz, and your husband. If you ever need anything, specific prayers, a listening ear, or a hug, Id love to hear from you or even meet up with you. Love you, sweet friend. And I am praying so much!
Angie
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Liz and Ryan. I saw your post on facebook and I ached as I tried to read your blog through my tear-blurred vision. Your trust and faith in our heavenly Father brings me so much joy and encourages me and (I'm sure) all who read it that our God is Sovereign and will take care of you as well as Matthew until that precious day when you all get to meet again. Matthew got to be held by you, hear your voices, feel your loving touch, and will meet you again along side our wonderful Savior!! I pray that God continues to bring you strength and trust in Him. I Love You my beautiful sister and brother in Christ! Please let me know if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteLiz and Ryan, You are such amazing parents! blessing to you both, I am praying for you as I know how hard this is for you! God bless you both and your beautiful little boy Matthew!
ReplyDeleteLiz & Ryan - We have been praying for your precious family since the "beginning". Our children have sweetly asked God to heal your little a and now we know God chose to heal little Matthew in heaven. We celebrate your precious "Gift of God" and look forward to the day of meeting him face to face. We will continue to pray for you both that you feel the Lord's comfort carrying you through the days & months ahead. My heart hurts for you both and rejoices for Matthew resting in the arms of Jesus. The whole Jones family loves you dearly.
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